A former spokesman to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Laolu Akande, has urged politicians against plotting a coup against President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television on Thursday, Akande advised those dissatisfied with Tinubu’s administration to vote against him atthe polls. He stated this while reacting to reports that some senior military brass […] The post Do Not Settle Your Political Differences Against Tinubu With Coup – Osinbajo’s Ex-Aide Warns Politicians appeared first on Naija News.
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Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol has revealed he once came close to quitting football entirely before his rise to becoming one of the world’s most expensive defenders. The 23-year-old Croatian, who joined City from RB Leipzig in August 2023 for £77 million, told BBC Sport that he almost walked away from his “dream” career while […] The post Manchester City’s Josko Gvardiol Reveals He Almost Quit Football appeared first on Naija News.
Three-time African champions, the Super Eagles of Nigeria, head into the final stretch of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on borrowed time. Sitting second in Group C with 17 points, just a point behind group leaders Bafana Bafana of South Africa, who finished on 18 points, Nigeria has secured a playoff spot but […] The post Nigeria’s Rocky Road To 2026 World Cup, What Must Happen As Super Eagles Face Playoffs appeared first on Naija News.
A new chapter opened in the leadership of the 22 Armoured Brigade, Ilorin, on Thursday, October 23, as Brigadier-General Nicholas Rume formally assumed duty as the brigade’s 23rd Commander. Naija News reports that Rume’s assumption of duty followed the latest posting and redeployment of senior officers across the Nigerian Army, as approved by the Chief […] The post Rume Takes Over 22 Armoured Brigade, Vows To Deal With Banditry In Kwara, Kogi, Niger appeared first on Naija News.
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi opened his scoring account for Besiktas on Wednesday night, helping the Turkish giants secure a 2-0 win over Konyaspor in their Super Lig clash at the Konya Buyuksehir Belediye Stadium. Naija News reports that Wilfred Ndidi was recently named the club’s vice-captain. Days later, the Nigerian international delivered a commanding […] The post Wilfred Ndidi Opens Besiktas Account In Black Eagles’ Win Over Konyaspor appeared first on Naija News.
The trial of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, suffered a setback on Thursday after his legal team, led by former Attorney General of the Federation, Kanu Agabi (SAN), abruptly withdrew from the case. Naija News reports that Kanu, who was scheduled to open his defence in the ongoing […] The post Court Adjourns Kanu’s Defence Opening appeared first on Naija News.
A former spokesman for ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Laolu Akande, has stated that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) does not seem interested in pursuing his terrorism case in court. Akande stated this on Thursday while reacting to Kanu’s declaration to defend himself before Justice James Omotosho of the Abuja Federal High […] The post Nnamdi Kanu’s Behaviour Shows He Is Not Ready To Pursue His Case In Court – Laolu Akande appeared first on Naija News.
Human rights activist and publisher of SaharaReporters, Omoyele Sowore, was on Thursday arrested by security operatives at the Federal High Court, Abuja, shortly after attending the court session of detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Naija News reports that Sowore, who had led a #FreeNnamdiKanu protest in Abuja on Monday, was said to have evaded arrest […] The post BREAKING: Police Arrest Omoyele Sowore appeared first on Naija News.
The Senator Nenadi Usman-led faction of the Labour Party has called for the arrest of the Acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), May Agbamuche-Mbu, over alleged “criminal collusion” with former LP National Chairman, Julius Abure. In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday and signed by the party’s Interim National Spokesman, Toni […] The post Nenadi Usman Demands Arrest Of Acting INEC Chair Over ‘Fake Court Order’ appeared first on Naija News.
Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has recalled how his administration confronted insecurity in the state, saying the experience places him ahead of other aspirants seeking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 election. Speaking in a video clip shared on his Facebook page on Thursday, Amaechi said Port Harcourt, the […] The post Insecurity: ‘I Am The Only Aspirant Of The Party With Experience To Solve What Is Facing Us’ – Amaechi appeared first on Naija News.
